That's the storyline of the 2013 NFL season thus far, where things feel like they've been turned upside down and inside out a number of times already this season.

Think back to when the Jay Cutler-led Chicago Bears were a powerhouse team to be reckoned with, or when the New York Jets were a punchline and then a surprise team (and now potentially a punchline again following a huge loss to the Cincinnati Bengals). Remember when the Miami Dolphins were supposed to challenge for the AFC East crown?

The NFL season, with all of its ups and downs, is a drama-filled roller coaster that fans love. It also makes predicting the key postseason awards a bit of an educated guessing game. Here at Bleacher Report, we took a stab at them in the preseason and are ready to do so again through eight weeks to see what we got right and where we went laughably wrong.

Click ahead for our predictions and then leave yours in the comments below!

"When making this pick in the preseason, the idea was that Brady would elevate the play of those around him. That hasn't happened quite as scripted, but Peyton Manning has been torching defenses all season long and is on pace to break almost every single-season record Brady once set back in 2007."—Erik Frenz

"Aaron Rodgers hasn't been bad, but boy oh boy has Peyton Manning been superb. This award can only go to one guy in the NFL, and that's Manning, who's 10 touchdown passes ahead of his nearest competitor."—Knox Bardeen

"The original thought with Brady was that he'd make a ragtag collection of receivers look like All-Pros right away. That hasn't been the case early on. Manning has been the obvious MVP."—Zach Kruse

Defensive Player of the Year

Preseason Pick: J.J. Watt (DE Houston Texans)

Midseason Pick: Watt—8 Votes

Why We're Sticking With the Pick

"The disruptive J.J. Watt is playing light years beyond any other defensive player in the NFL. He's stopping the run and getting after quarterbacks and is the lone bright spot on a disappointing Texans defense."—Andrea Hangst

"The most complete pass-rusher in football today."—Mike Freeman

"He doesn't have the gaudy numbers or hype of last season, but Watt is still playing lights-out football for a team that doesn't seem to have a fraction of his passion or intensity."—Michael Schottey

Rookie of the Year

"Lacy has reshaped the Packers running game and is now a key player in the game plan with the injuries Green Bay has at the offensive skill positions. An easy switch for me with Manuel on the shelf with a knee injury."—Matt Bowen

"It's been such a long time since the Green Bay Packers have had a guy who they could just hand the rock to and kill the clock while still churning yardage. That guy is rookie running back Eddie Lacy. Not only is he just what the doctor ordered in late-game situations with the lead, he's a top-10 running back in regard to yards per game (74.3)."—Knox Bardeen

"Thanks in part to misuse, Austin hasn't had the kind of impact many envisioned. Lacy, on the other hand, has been everything the Packers thought and more. He's finally provided Green Bay with a competent running game."—Zach Kruse

Offensive Rookie of the Year

"Aaron Rodgers is still the engine, but Lacy gives the Packers a running threat they have not had in some time."—Mike Freeman

"The Packers have won games this year on rushing and defense. That doesn't happen without Lacy, and it may be just what this team needs to get back to the Super Bowl at the end of the season. That was unthinkable before he hit the field this season."—Michael Schottey

"If the Green Bay Packers hadn't been crushed by injuries along the offense, this team might be in the same boat as the Denver Broncos—with a clear path to the Super Bowl. A lot of that has to do with the emergence of Eddie Lacy to balance an offensive attack that used to just feature an aerial assault."—Knox Bardeen

Defensive Rookie of the Year

"Kiko Alonso has been the dynamic splash playmaker I thought Jarvis Jones would be, except Alonso's also been a solid every-down 'backer."—Ty Schalter

"Alec Ogletree has played OK at times, but Kiko Alonso has taken the league by storm. Through eight games, Alonso has 81 total tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and four interceptions. He's not only making a case for DROY; he's making a case for DPOY."—Tyson Langland

"So many rookies have played great on defense, but Jarvis Jones isn't one of them. Eric Reid, Kenny Vaccaro and Sheldon Richardson have all been exceptional, but Kiko Alonso stands out from the pack."—Matt Miller

Coach of the Year

"Tomlin is a massive dose of fail this year. Reid has done one of the best coaching jobs of the past 10 years."—Mike Freeman

"My initial pick of Rob Chudzinski wasn't a bad one. Chud held together the Cleveland Browns after trading Trent Richardson, and the Browns are 3-5 with three different starting quarterbacks to date. Andy Reid has a 2-14 team from a year ago undefeated without much of a contribution from No. 1 overall pick Eric Fisher, who is almost certainly Kansas City's worst starter."—Chris Hansen

"The dude is orchestrating one of the most unbelievable turnarounds I've ever seen."—Brad Gagnon

"The Chiefs undefeated halfway through the season? Ohh-Yeah!" *crashes through wall*"—Michael Schottey

Comeback Player of the Year

"Who would have thought Darrelle Revis would come back stronger than ever? Even on an 0-7 team, he is still playing like the second-best cornerback in the NFL."—Tyson Langland

"Although he's stuck in Tampa, where he hasn't been utilized very well, Revis has still been one of the best corners in football. I didn't expect him to reacclimate himself that quickly."—Brad Gagnon

"I didn't believe in Revis before the season because I didn't know how he'd handle the return from injury as well as the new climate in Tampa. He's been a rock for a that defense, which has failed around him."—Michael Schottey

Top Running Back

"Every time I watch the Eagles play I am reminded of why McCoy is one of the league's top backs. An ideal fit for Chip Kelly's system, McCoy continues to be a major issue for NFL defenses."—Matt Bowen

"Peterson is still putting up good numbers despite having garbage at QB all season."—Mike Freeman

"Adrian Peterson is mired in the swamp that is the Vikings offense, while LeSean McCoy is the motive power of the Eagles. He has 4.7 yards per carry and is the cause of an incredible 28 missed tackles; no one in the NFL is running better."—Andrea Hangst

"The question isn't who has the best rushing numbers right now; it's who the best running back is. When I look at Peterson behind that terrible offensive line and with no passing game to push a safety out of the box, I feel for him. He's still the gold standard."—Michael Schottey

Top Tight End

"Despite missing a game, Graham is on pace to have the most prolific season a tight end has ever had."—Brad Gagnon

"Just a dominating season."—Mike Freeman

"Graham was my vote before the season as well, but I didn't see this coming. He's absolutely uncoverable. Is 'uncoverable' a word? If not, it should be, just because of Jimmy Graham. He's good enough to change the dictionary."—Michael Schottey

Top Linebacker

"Credit the guys who saw this coming in the preseason. Houston has been a monster off the edge. Were it not for injuries, Patrick Willis would still be in this spot."—Matt Miller

"That entire Kansas City defense is on fire, and Houston has been its best player."—Brad Gagnon

"Bobby Wagner's season got off to a slow start after a couple of less-than-impressive performances in Weeks 1 and 2. On the flip side of things, Justin Houston doesn't know what a subpar performance is. He has been spectacular through the first eight games of the season. Houston has amassed 11 sacks, six quarterback hits and 28 quarterback hurries."—Tyson Langland

Best Special Teamer

Preseason Pick: Patrick Peterson (CB/KR Arizona Cardinals)

Midseason Pick: Trindon Holliday (CB/KR Denver Broncos)—8 Votes

Why We Switched

"Devin Hester returned a punt for a touchdown last week, but he isn't the threat he used to be earlier in his career. Holiday has a legit chance to bust a return every time he touches the ball."—Matt Bowen

"The only NFL player with a touchdown on both a punt return and a kick return. This was an easy pick."—Erik Frenz

"Trindon Holliday has both a kick and punt return for a touchdown and is a threat to go the length of the field every time he touches the ball."—Knox Bardeen

Biggest Disappointment

"With 10 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, a 55.7 percent completion rate and a passer rating of 68.4, this is not the Eli Manning of years past. Though his receivers have dropped 19 passes, there's no excuse for how completely awful this tested veteran has been so far this year."—Andrea Hangst

"Joe Flacco has been a major disappointment, but Eli Manning has been a bigger disappointment."—Chris Hansen

"Eli Manning has some legitimate excuses, but he's supposed to elevate the play of those around him. He hasn't done that. Tom Brady, Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco would kill for his 'excuses.'"—Michael Schottey

Biggest Disappointment Team

Preseason Pick: Indianapolis Colts/Baltimore Ravens

Midseason Pick: New York Giants—9 Votes

Why We Switched

"I couldn't have been much more wrong about the Colts, but I saw the Vikings' funeral coming from a long way out. The Giants could have been a contender in a shockingly weak NFC East if they hadn't, you know, been a complete goat rodeo."—Ty Schalter

"What in the heck is a goat rodeo?"—Michael Schottey

"I underestimated Andrew Luck, which was clearly very stupid. The Colts have had a few ugly games, but the New York Giants have had all ugly games. Before the start of the season, the Giants were expected to be the class of the NFC East."—Chris Hansen

"Ouch. The Colts are legit Super Bowl contenders in the AFC. Few could have envisioned the Giants starting this badly."—Zach Kruse

Best Team

"It's hard to go 16-0, but the Broncos have a chance to go 18-1 and do it the right way."—Frenz

"The Seahawks aren't too far behind the Denver Broncos, but there's just more juggernaut potential out of the Peyton Manning-led team."—Andrea Hangst

"The Steelers have hurt me in so many ways this year. Looking ahead, the Broncos have a chance to win every game the rest of the way."—Matt Miller

"Before the season, I had the utmost faith in both Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers—that faith was apparently misplaced. Peyton Manning has this Broncos team playing fantastic football in spite of many shortcomings. With all due respect to the Chiefs, the Broncos are the best team in the AFC West and in all of football."—Michael Schottey